All sides expect a contentious, tip-and-tuck vote, and Democrats are prepared for a debate that could last several days if outspoken opponents of the nomination such as Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) decide to drag out the process.

We at IntLawGrrls have detailed Koh's immense qualifications here. Yet robocalls against Koh are said already to be in full swing. Time for real humans to call Senators (contact info: here; here) and urge a "Yes on Koh" vote. 60 are needed for success.